Shawcross hits back at Wenger jibes

06 September 2010 12:06

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has hit out at claims by Arsene Wenger that he and Potters team-mate Robert Huth are guilty of deliberate fouls.

Wenger accused the 22-year-old centre-half and team-mate Huth of continuously fouling Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes during last month's Premier League clash, saying they were acting more like rugby players than footballers.

Stoke have complained to the league about Wenger's comments, as it is not the first time the Arsenal boss has aimed criticism at Shawcross.

Earlier in the year Gunners midfielder Aaron Ramsey received a horror leg break at The Britannia after going in for a tackle with Shawcross, and Wenger was furious with the challenge in the aftermath of the game.

However, Shawcross is certain he did not foul Gomes against Spurs and believes the French coach is pursuing a personal vendetta.

He told The Sentinel: "I don't mind people having their opinions, but if it's not a game involving his players then I don't see the point of bringing up me and Huthy.

"I've watched the video again and at no point did I go anywhere near Gomes.

"I didn't think I had, but I didn't want to say I hadn't touched him before looking at the whole video to make sure."